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The critical condition of hutias in Cuba

Year: 1991

Type: article

Abstract: Cuba is home for 10 endemic species of hutia. Three of these have become scarce, or extinct, in some parts of their historical range, but remain sufficiently abundant elsewhere to make their conservation of no immediate concern. Of the other seven species, one is believed to be extinct and the rest are in grave danger. The pressures they face include capture by man, competition with introduced rats and destuction of their habitat. Urgent measures are required if these species are to survive.

Source: Oryx

DOI: 10.1017/s0030605300034347

Authors: Vicente Berovides Alvarez, Antonio Comas González

Institutions: University of Havana, Instituto de Investigaciones Agro-Forestales

Language: English

Topic: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2335637254